World's Strangest & Unique Trains and Railways

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Covering the beautiful scenery of southern British Columbia between Vancouver and Banff, the Rocky Mountaineer’s First Passage to the West is one of the most scenic train rides in Canada, if not the world. Leaving the cosmopolitan coastal city of Vancouver behind, passengers are treated to breathtaking sights — such as the wild waters of Fraser Canyon’s Hell’s Gate and steep tracks running alongside the Thompson River — from the comfort of luxurious carriages. There’s an overnight stay in the lakeside city of Kamloops before they rise over the stunning, snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies and arrive at beautiful Banff.

Glacier Express – Switzerland

Connecting two of Switzerland’s most scenic mountain resorts, Zermatt and St Moritz, the Glacier Express is the most relaxing way to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Swiss Alps. Traveling eastward from Zermatt, the day-long trip covers a staggering 91 tunnels and 291 bridges as it rolls past southern Switzerland’s alpine meadows, pristine mountain lakes and picture-perfect hamlets. Highlights of the journey include Oberalp Pass, the highest point on the ride at 6706 feet. Another is the famous Landwasser Viaduct — a magnificent six-arch structure standing 200 feet and plunging into a tunnel cut straight into the mountainside.

TranzAlpine – New Zealand

All aboard the TranzAlpine for a stage-side seat to one of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes — the South Island’s Southern Alps. Starting out in Christchurch, the TranzAlpine travels northwest through the fertile fields of the Canterbury Plains alongside the Waimakariri River. Then it goes up into the mountains, where it crosses the mighty Staircase Viaduct. Passing through the magnificent, snow-capped mountains of Arthur’s Pass National Park, the TranzAlpine chugs onward through the west coast’s subtropical rainforests. Finally, it reaches its destination: the historic former gold mining town of Greymouth.

West Highland Line, Glasgow to Mallaig – Scotland

Taking passengers through some of Scotland’s most diverse scenery, the West Highland Line is an excellent way to experience the country’s wild, western coast. Once the train leaves Glasgow — Scotland’s biggest city — the urban landscape quickly succumbs to verdant glens and tranquil lochs. Heading northward, the West Highland Line passes through the remote wilderness of Rannoch Moor before skirting the towering Ben Nevis and touching down in Fort William. Switching direction and moving westward, the train traverses the Glenfinnan Viaduct (featured in the Harry Potter film series) before arriving at the bustling port of Mallaig.

The Ghan – Australia

Australia’s Outback is home to some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring scenery, and The Ghan offers travelers the opportunity to experience the vast landscape in pure luxury. Cutting a path directly through Australia’s fiery red center, The Ghan travels from Darwin in the north to Adelaide — a total distance of almost 2000 miles. It takes passengers from the lush, tropical coast of the Northern Territory via the red-hued rocks of the MacDonnell Ranges and onto the fertile plains of South Australia. A trip on The Ghan also features off-train excursions, including a leisurely boat tour of Nitmiluk Gorge and a trip to the quirky desert town of Alice Springs.

Trans-Siberian Railway – Russia

At a staggering 5772 miles, the Trans-Siberian Railway is among the world’s longest rail routes. Starting at its westward terminus in Moscow, the Trans-Siberian crosses over the Ural Mountains and through dense Siberian forest. It spans the entire width of Russia and connects the capital with Vladivostok in the east. The eight-day journey takes passengers by landmarks including the magnificent 3227-foot-long bridge that crosses the River Ob at Novosibirsk (Russia’s third-largest city) and the breathtaking blue waters of Lake Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake by volume.

The Flåm Railway – Norway

Just an hour long, the Flåm Railway may not be an epic journey, but it’s among the most scenic. In fact, it’s one of Norway’s top attractions and is frequently hailed as one of the world’s most beautiful train rides. One of Europe’s steepest rail routes, the railway rises 2831 feet from its starting point in the tiny village of Flåm in the Sognefjord. It passes by deep ravines, cascading waterfalls and towering peaks to the mountaintop station of Myrdal.

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